Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Flower Streets

Blackband Design

Build: Graystone Custom Builders, Interior Design: Blackband Design, Photography: Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Project 47

The Main Company

View on to the backyard
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

2018 Contractor of the Year (COTY) Residential Kitchen $30,001 to $60,000

R. H. Residential Renovations

Lindsay Rhodes
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall separate kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Powder Coat White

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Navy blue custom cabinetry with stainless steel countertop and sink. Large open windows to allow natural light into the room and create a bright ambiance.

westbourne 2

Chalkhouse Kitchens

Our clients added a spacious new extension across the whole of the back of this Victorian semi detached house for their new family kitchen, dining, living room. Keeping the space open between the original house and the new extension on one side kept the existing snug filled with light and gave them a sheltered internal courtyard garden with glazed doors on three sides. Widening the old hall through into the new extension still allowed enough space for a utility room and feature, walk in pantry but also gave a real sense of drama when entering the new space. Moving the kitchen into the heart of the new family room meant the family can all be together when cooking, eating and relaxing. Adding in a feature window to the side of the house increased the light in the kitchen but extending the depth of the worktop in front meant a vented induction hob could be fitted with the glazed window acting as a splashback, whilst still giving views over the side garden filled with potted olive trees. Shaker style doors with a cock bead detail and a Belfast sink added a more traditional feel to the furniture whilst the black Quooker hot tap and metal glazed doors to both the walk-in oak pantry and utility room next door bring a more contemporary industrial edge to the scheme. The pantry features lots of open shelving for maximum food and crockery storage and an oak countertop gives space for small electrical appliances, serving as a mini kitchen when preparing toast and snacks. Side by side matching integrated fridge freezers (one hiding a supporting pier) gives huge fresh and frozen food storage whilst a single tall storage unit alongside the oven housing is the perfect place for day to day dishes and glasses. Three sets of pan drawers with solid oak dovetailed drawers beneath the hob run give plenty of space for pots, pans and baking dishes whilst the island is a designated wet area with dishwasher, undermount sink and integrated bins and further storage.

The Westchester Project

A Direct Cabinet Distributor Corp

The warmth of quarter sawn oak is one of a kind. It's a great choice when looking for a natural, neutral cabinet. In this project, it was paired with a simple white quartz countertop. And it's golden natural hue was emphasized with gold hardware, and wicker pendants.

Kirkwood - Woodlawn

Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Bright Harmony

Colossus Mfg.

Dual toned checkered floor, pops of blue tile, and yellow accent lighting bring a bright harmony to this kitchen with a butcher block free standing island, clean white cabinetry and quartz countertops.

Hamilton ASID Award 2021

Agape Design Group

Large island, white, marble and satin brass finishes are complemented by the luxury vinyl fabric on the counterstools, chairs and banquette cushion. Spills and stains are no worry

Truehart

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This custom pullout unit flanking the gas range makes having cooking utensils readily accessible, convenient, and out of sight when not in use. A must for those who love organization!

Highcroft Home Remodel

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

The kitchen's large farmhouse sink is perfect for getting dishes done quickly and efficiently! The sink's location being embedded in the center island also makes cooking a breeze. Great for washing, peeling, and chopping fruits and vegetables!

Three Arch Cottage

Nate Fischer Interiors

Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Gold Fork

Gardner Homes

The Gold Fork is a contemporary mid-century design with clean lines, large windows, and the perfect mix of stone and wood. Taking that design aesthetic to an open floor plan offers great opportunities for functional living spaces, smart storage solutions, and beautifully appointed finishes. With a nod to modern lifestyle, the tech room is centrally located to create an exciting mixed-use space for the ability to work and live. Always the heart of the home, the kitchen is sleek in design with a full-service butler pantry complete with a refrigerator and loads of storage space.

Ski in / Ski out Row House

MB architecture + design

Inspiration for a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Pool House

William Leavy Architecture PLLC

This is an example of a beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop, timber and vaulted.

Ex Display Kitchen, Harvey Jones In Frame Shaker, Sink Run

Used Kitchen Exchange

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Cheshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, white appliances, no island and white benchtop.

CLASSIC MODERN KITCHEN

Home Dot Designs

Before, there was a U-shaped kitchen work area. The stove was in the center of the room. The wall opposite the sink was heavy with cabinetry. And a breakfast nook and dining room flanked both sides of the kitchen. There was builder grade tile on the floors, counters, and backsplash. The homeowners stressed to Clarissa that they were unhappy with the function of the kitchen. They needed more prep area as well as desired a more functional pantry space.

Design & Build Garden Oaks 77018

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

Amazing Glamours Kitcen
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Berkshire House

Framework Architecture

Open kitchen in modern cabin
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Single-wall Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!